How to Dial In "Ouro de Tolo" by Raul Seixas - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ouro de Tolo"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Krig-ha, Bandolo! (1973). One of Raul Seixas's best-known songs, a rock arrangement with a warm, lightly driven guitar sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Stratocaster through a Twin Reverb stands in. Use the bridge pickup with a medium crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Ouro de Tolo" Tone
What guitar did Raul Seixas use on "Ouro de Tolo"?
The guitar on "Ouro de Tolo" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ouro de Tolo" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Ouro de Tolo" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ouro de Tolo" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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